“The Rijksmuseum is one of Amsterdam’s grandest and most popular museums. Its vast collection showcases iconic art and a wide variety of artefacts that reflect more than 800 years of Dutch and global history, including paintings by the likes of Rembrandt, Van Gogh and countless more Dutch masters.”

“For architecture lovers! The main building (1973) was designed by Gerrit Rietveld, a famous Dutch architect. The new part (1999) was designed by Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa. Enjoy Vincent van Gogh paintings + temporary exhibitions all year round. A must see! ”

“De Foodhallen is a must go for any food lover. A hall with many high quality food stands in an old tram station. Make sure you go with an empty stomach and do not leave until you have tried at least eight different stands! Our favourites are, of course, the traditional Dutch bitterballen; the dim sum; The Butcher burgers (but please check my recommendation for The Butcher on Albert Cuypstraat); and the oyster bar! There is live music on some days, so please check the website for what's on.”

“The Heineken Experience is one of Amsterdam’s most authentic and famous attractions. Located in the center, this old factory used to manufacture all of the brand’s beer until 1988, when the main production line was moved to a larger facility outside the city due to overwhelming demand for the product. Nowadays it operates as a museum and tourist attraction which has been visited by millions of people from all over the world since it opened its doors in 2001. The Heineken Experience includes an interactive self-guided walk through the factory, a Heineken tasting session, fun information about the company’s history and the Heineken logo and much more!”

“There is a lot to see and do in Amsterdam, all depending on your taste. If we were in the neighborhood, you could run into us and other locals at Brouwerij ’t IJ on Funenkade (15 min walk). Local craft beer since the 1980s. And it’s in a windmill, doesn’t get more Dutch than that. The tasting room is open daily from 2pm until 8pm. Lots of tourists nowadays, but also many locals because the beer is great and relatively cheap. Locals show up after work hours, i.e. 6pm.”